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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 428.76 and 77.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 428.76 and 77.62 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 428.76 = 77.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/428.76 = 77.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 428.76 × 77.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 33,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280.35/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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